Merle Wilken's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2021 in Craig, Iowa

Merle Wilken

December 22, 1940 - June 5, 2021 (80 years old)

Craig, Iowa

Merle Wilken's obituary , Passed away on June 5, 2021 in Craig, Iowa

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rexwinkel Funeral Home

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Merle Wilken

December 22, 1940 - June 5, 2021 (80 years old)

Craig, Iowa

Merle Wilken Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merle Wilken (Craig, Iowa), who passed away on June 5, 2021, at the age of 80, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Merle Wilken or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Arthur Wilken and Lucile Wilken (Winterfeld); his son Scott Wilken; and his siblings-in-law, Jim Brownmiller, Tim Brownmiller, Kathy Bray and Margaret Gaul (Doug).

He is survived by: his former spouse Ilo Jean Brownmiller; his wife Jeanie Wilken of Le Mars; his daughters, Lisa Erdmann (John) of Moville and Amy Davis (Gabe) of Le Mars, Iowa; his grandchildren, Kayla Foelske (Kyle) of Akron, Ben Erdmann of Sioux City, Blake Erdmann of Sioux City, Jessica Wilkins (Josh) of Sioux City and Allison Wilken of Le Mars; his great grandchildren, Adalee and Abel Foelske; his sisters-in-law, Joyce Brownmiller of Le Mars and Pam Brownmiller of Le Mars; Julia Wilken-Ott, Kyndal Davis of Le Mars and Kemper Davis of Le Mars, Iowa.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rexwinkel Funeral Home



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Tue

June 08

Visitation

Rexwinkel Funeral Home - Le Mars
107 12th Street Southeast, Le Mars 51031

Wed

June 09

Visitation

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 Linn St, Le Mars, IA 51031

Wed

June 09

Funeral service

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church
400 Linn St, Le Mars, IA 51031

Wed

June 09

Burial

St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Cemetery

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